Technique for removing eheim hose from lilly pipes?

[AndrewL]

Any special techniques for removing eheim hose from lilly pipes? I was planning to clean pipes as the grunge is building up. I ran hose under hot water to soften. Plus I pushed hose forward slightly on the pipe to try to break any seal before pulling. Maybe I need to eat more spinach. Thanks in advance.

[gklaw]

Very carefully Just played with them a few minutes ago to set up a filter.

Try a blow dryer on high heat? I have to rock mine left and right gently to ease the hose off tiny bit at a time. That's on the plastic pipes. Glass lily pipes could be finicky. I hope much heat would not crack it.

[Aquaman]

best solution....push hose off dont pull.....do it while warm and wet..if you can slide it off by pushing on the edge of the hose...lay it on a towel on a flat surface

[Captured Moments]

I was thinking perhaps you can take a razor blade or a sharp knife and cut off the ends..

[effox]

I was thinking perhaps you can take a razor blade or a sharp knife and cut off the ends..

I'd sacrifice the hose as well. Probably a cheaper option than new lily pipes. Knowing my luck, I'd gash my hand from broken glass too.

Cheers,
Chris

[CRS Fan]

I use a fine pair of straight planting pinsette tweezers. Gently slide a single side in between the pipe and hose. Rotate the pipe and do it a couple more times to break the seal between the the pipe and hose. The pipe can eventually twist off independantly from the hose.

Hopefully that makes sense.

That's the way i do it .

Best regards,

Stuart

[Treasure chest]

If it is so tight and soaking with hot water does not help. I would just take the hose with pipe and clean it. if the brush won't reach, I'd use bleach to soak inside the wall(pipe and hose) then rinse and dechlorinate afterwards. There is probably more work but less risk.

[AndrewL]

Appreciate the feedback from everyone. I was going to try Aquaman's and Stuart's approach to removing pipe from hose technique. As I was setting up to attempt the extraction, the pipe broke at the bend. Aargh.

I will keep you in suspense till the next time I have to do a pipe cleaning.

Happy holidays!

[Treasure chest]

Sorry to hear that. Next time I suggest you buy a quick disconnect coupler and install it near the lily pipe end. So you do not need to go through this hassle every time you clean it. Just my 2 cents.

[AndrewL]

Sorry to hear that. Next time I suggest you buy a quick disconnect coupler and install it near the lily pipe end. So you do not need to go through this hassle every time you clean it. Just my 2 cents.

I was thinking the same thing. Thanks for confirming my thoughts. I do not want to spend more time cleaning the pipes than the tank.